Finance Business Partner

Merseyside Police; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and qualified individual to support financial management within their organization. The role emphasizes the importance of budget management and effective communication with various stakeholders. With a focus on optimizing departmental resources, the position offers a dynamic work environment that values flexibility and diversity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to make a significant impact while enjoying generous benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to on-site gyms

Retail discounts via Blue Light Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid/Agile working

Health and Wellbeing Centre support

Flexible working hours

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Sick pay provisions

Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex financial environment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with financial management.
• Ensure optimal use of departmental resources based on financial reasoning.

Skills

CCAB Accountant

Budget Management

Advanced Communication Skills

Pressure Management

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Job description

36.5 hours

Grade G - £45,147 - £52,291

Permanent

Rose Hill

Job Purpose

To support the Senior Finance Business Partner in providing proactive, professionally qualified support and guidance to budget holders for the financial management of their FAUs. The role focuses on ensuring the optimal use of departmental resources based on sound financial reasoning.

Knowledge & Experience

• Fully qualified CCAB Accountant
• Experience in a large, complex financial environment, with specific knowledge of budget management roles
• Proven ability to work under pressure, self-motivate, and prioritize workload
• Advanced communication skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders, challenge budget managers, present financial information to non-financial officers, and report to Chief Officers and others

Please note: Shortlisting interviews will be held on 19th and 20th May.

Benefits

Merseyside Police supports a flexible working policy. Our management team is open to discussing how we can meet your flexible working needs alongside role requirements.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5%
• Access to on-site gyms at HQ and OCC
• Option to join onsite unions
• Retail discounts via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependent)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre, including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy, and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, with core hours from 10:00 to 15:00
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements
• Sick pay provisions

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We aim to build a workforce that reflects our communities by attracting and retaining individuals with the highest skills and potential. We especially welcome applications from women and Black & ethnic minority candidates. Our dedicated team supports candidates from under-represented groups throughout the application process to promote a diverse workforce.